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People Moves 13 December 2019: IETA, Amundi, 2DII, Preventable Surprises

Carbon market sentiment strengthens

Sentiment about carbon prices is becoming increasingly bullish, but "a huge gap remains between current price expectations and what's needed to achieve the 2°C goal" set by the Paris climate agreement.

COP 23: What success means for investors

This year's UN climate change conference in Bonn (COP23), while a far cry from the highs of the Paris talks of 2015, is crucial for the implementation of the new agreement. Katie Kouchakji talks to some finance sector leaders about their criteria for its success

Carbon prices are far too low to hit 2°C warming target, says IETA

The price of carbon in major emissions markets is unlikely to exceed €15 ($17) per tonne of carbon dioxide by 2020, less than half the price likely to be needed to limit global warming to 2°C, according to an industry survey.

RWE's Dawson elected as IETA chairman

The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) has elected Paul Dawson, head of regulatory affairs at RWE Supply and Trading, as chairman of the board.

Getting serious with carbon pricing policy

David Hone and Jonathan Grant explore the outlook for carbon pricing in Paris – and beyond

Paris climate plans will have big impact on financial sector - PwC

National plans to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 will have a big impact on financial institutions as well as the power sector and heavy industry, according to consultancy firm PwC.

Can Paris deliver a meaningful climate deal?

Attempts to build a global agreement from a series of national pledges will help industry and financiers plan low-carbon investments beyond 2020, even if they don't restrict global warming to 2°C, says Graham Cooper

EU, US emissions targets require 'step-change' in decarbonisation rates - PwC

The rate at which the EU and US are decarbonising their economies will have to increase sharply if they are to meet their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets for 2030, according to consultancy PwC.

EU carbon price expectation turns positive for first time in four years

Carbon market insiders expect the average price of EU emission allowances (EUAs) to rise in coming years - representing the first time since 2011 that the annual survey has revealed bullish sentiment.